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Golden Lane
Golden Lane (Zlatá ulička) gets its name from the goldsmiths who lived here in the 17th century. The narrow and short Golden Lane is popular for its tiny colourful houses built right into the arches of the castle walls. Most houses are from the late 1500s. In the 18th and 19th centuries they were occupied by squatters; later it was the home of the writer Franz Kafka (number 22) and the Nobel-laureate poet Jaroslaf Seifert. Now, most of the houses are converted to shops selling souvenirs.
Location: Zlatá ulička, Prague Castle, Hradčany,
Open: Apr—Oct daily 9-5; Nov—Mar daily 9-4
Admission: 50 CZK (or can be part of your castle ticket)
A Treasure of the Golden Lane is a Goldsmith Workshop with a Special Exhibition
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- July 1, 2011
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After the repairs, which cost 39 million Czech crowns, Prague Castle’s Golden Lane is open again from July 2011. The first change, though an expected one, is the addition of very bright colours.
The restoration specialists used the colours designed in the 1950s by the designer Jiří Trnka. The once-grey houses with more than five centuries of history now shine with twelve different colours.
White Tower
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- May 26, 2009
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The artillery tower became a dark dungeon during the reign of Rudolph II. It is situated at the west end of Golden Lane at Prague Castle.
Golden Lane
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- April 12, 2008
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Golden Lane is located on the eastern side of the castle, only a short walk from St. George's Basilica. This short lane, named after goldsmiths who used to live here in the 17th century, is one of the most picturesque streets of Prague.
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